Research Coordinator, Brain Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0153542]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Coordinator, Brain Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0153542]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Research Coordinator supports the coordination and execution of the Biomarker Observatory, a large-scale, interdisciplinary research initiative developing a comprehensive database and website of curated information on current and emerging biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) drug development and clinical trials. The project is funded by the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and housed within the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience in the Department of Brain Health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. The position focuses on project coordination, data management, interdisciplinary collaboration, reproducibility, and research infrastructure across a project team of internal and external collaborators and consultants spanning clinical trials, imaging, fluid and digital biomarkers, database development, website and graphic design, and artificial intelligence. The Coordinator ensures efficient workflows, high-quality data management, and timely completion of research deliverables.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The Department of Brain Health is primarily focused on neurodegenerative disease research that spans from investigations of progress and process in clinical trials, health disparities in neurodegenerative diseases, identification and the examination of biomarkers of disease, and preclinical investigations of mechanisms driving disease and novel treatments in Alzheimer’s disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two (2) years of related experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions – contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

● Competitive total rewards package including:

○ Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

○ Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

○ Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

● No state income tax

● Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

● Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

● Employee recognition and appreciation programs

● UNLV athletics ticket discounts

● Statewide employee purchase program discounts

● RebelCard discounts on and off campus

● Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

● Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

● Connect with colleagues with shared interests

● Personal and professional development opportunities

● A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

● Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Huston Pullen , Search Committee Chair .

This position will remain open until filled.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu .

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu .

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gend